Stroke survivors face financial struggle and discrimination at work
Almost half of all stroke survivors under the age of 65 in the UK face financial hardship as they recover, according to new figures.
More than 125,000 stroke survivors have experienced a loss of income, faced discrimination at work and some have been forced to sell their home to pay for medical expenses.
“Life changes instantly after a stroke and the condition can have a huge cost, not only to people’s finances, but also to their health, independence and relationships,” said Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of the Stroke Association, which published the figures.
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